How to Clean a Yorkie's Ears

Clean a Yorkie's ears properly to prevent an infection from forming.

Yorkies are noted for their long and silky hair. The Yorkie's hair requires a lot of grooming to keep it in good condition. Its ears need cleaning to remove dirt and debris, to prevent infections from forming and to keep your Yorkie happy. A dog's ears needs proper cleaning, so you do not accidentally cause damage to them.

Things You'll Need

• Tweezers
• Cotton swabs
• Cotton balls
• Ear-cleaning solution

Instructions

1. Look at the ears to locate signs of infection. A brown or red discharge or a strange odor coming from the ears can indicate an infection. Stop grooming the ears and contact a veterinarian immediately.

2. Pluck loose hair from the inside of the ears with tweezers. Remove loose hairs or hairs that have matted inside the ears. Smooth the hair out with a comb or your fingers.

3. Dampen a cotton swab with water. Wipe the inside of the ear with the cotton swab and exchange it for a new one when it becomes dirty. Clean the ear leather, but avoid pushing the cotton swab inside the ear canal. Wipe the crevices and small areas of the ear.

4. Soak a cotton ball with an ear-wash formula. Squeeze out any excess ear-wash formula. Insert the cotton ball inside the dog's ear. Rub gently to remove dirt.

5. Let the dog shake off the excess moisture. This will help prevent ear infections.

Tips & Warnings

• Allow a veterinarian to clean the inside of a dog's ear canal. This will prevent you from causing damage, and it will also prevent infections from forming.

• Do not use undiluted peroxide to clean a dog's ears.

References

• I Love Yorkie Pups: Caring for Your Yorkies Ears, Nails and Eyes